Step inside artist Skye Schuchman’s ICB studio in Sausalito and discover how art, design and collaboration are helping shape the city’s next chapter. From the HAUS of HITE Sausalito Guide and its artist-designed map to the Downtown Sausalito Association’s “Dock of the Bay” identity, the story explores the ICB Building’s creative legacy, Skye’s evolving practice and a community coming together to build a vibrant future for Sausalito.

The Curious Palate brought artists, chefs, writers and global tastemakers together for an immersive evening in Carmel-by-the-Sea. From cocktails at Kimpton Mirador and a behind-the-scenes studio visit with artist Jennifer Perlmutter to dinner at Stationæry, the experience explored the connection between art, food and place, revealing why Carmel’s creative culture continues to inspire artists, culinary talent and travelers from around the world.

Step inside Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito, California, for a private garden tour with Katherine Colin, Director of Marketing & Communications. Discover Madame Ganna Walska’s fearless vision, the history behind Lotusland’s extraordinary botanical collections, its Japanese, water and cactus gardens, and the legacy of one woman who transformed a 37-acre estate into a living work of art while inspiring its future through conservation, preservation and an ambitious Master Pl

Celebrating its 100th season, Carmel Music Society honors a century of classical music and cultural legacy on the Monterey Peninsula. From dinner at historic Stokes Adobe to an intimate performance by Mark Dover and Peter Dugan at Michelle Djokic’s SandBox Sand City, the evening brings together music, history and contemporary art by Lucas Blok and Greg Hawthorne, revealing how Carmel’s enduring creative spirit continues to evolve for a new century.

Inside Robin Winfield’s hidden Carmel gallery, art, family, community and a life built around the practice of looking closely. There is a particular pleasure in discovering something in Carmel-by-the-Sea that does not immediately announce itself. To find Robin Winfield, you leave the street and follow a brick path into one of the town’s tucked-away courtyards, where white stucco walls rise around a small garden dense with impatiens and greenery. Iron lanterns punctuate the wa

Inside Photography West, where two women quietly preserved one of Carmel's greatest artistic legacies. Some stories are captured in a fraction of a second. Others require a lifetime to develop. Behind its understated doorway on Dolores Street, the pace of Carmel softens. The original clear-heart redwood walls, installed nearly a century ago, absorb sound with the same quiet confidence they have since the building was constructed in 1927-28. The scent of aged wood lingers bene

Discover the architectural philosophy of Natali Kampe, whose work spans Europe and the United States. From community-centered design at Cornerstone to resilient residential architecture with Fuse Architects' Riverview project, Kampe explores how thoughtful architecture strengthens neighborhoods, preserves place, and builds lasting communities. A HAUS of HITE editorial profile on the future of architecture through people-first design.

HAUS of HITE presents Anne Sibley in concert at Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Thursday, July 23. Experience an intimate evening of live music, contemporary art and conversation exploring Sibley’s new album, Big Dreams, and Perlmutter’s evolving artistic practice. The evening begins with a 6 p.m. reception featuring refreshments by Village Corner Bistro, artist talks and complimentary copies of the HAUS of HITE Carmel-by-the-Sea Guide.

The 2026 Carmel Guide launched with an unforgettable evening at VIN by the Sea, celebrating the enduring legacy of Carmel-by-the-Sea's historic artist colony. Surrounded by exceptional cuisine, curated wines, botanical installations by Tracie Zelei-Rossi of Zelei Trace, and a gathering of the region's creative community, HAUS of HITE honored the artists, galleries, businesses, and visionaries shaping Carmel today while looking ahead to the Carmel Art Association's Centennial

Discover Carmel Modern's exclusive private event for AIA and ASID members on July 9 in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Experience an artist talk by Lucas Blok, seasonal cuisine by Chef Nance Danner, and wine tastings from I. Brand & Family Wines while celebrating the intersection of architecture, interior design, contemporary art, and craftsmanship. Join Carmel's creative community for an inspiring evening honoring the village's evolving artistic legacy.

VIN by the Sea Hosts the Launch of the 2026 Arts & Culture Edition of The Carmel Guide On Monday, July 13, the creative community of Carmel-by-the-Sea will gather at VIN by the Sea from 5pm to 7pm to celebrate the release of the 2026 Arts & Culture Edition of The Carmel Guide, presented by HAUS of HITE. The evening is more than a launch. It is a celebration of a living artist colony. More than a century ago, painters, poets, writers, musicians, and dreamers arrived on this st

Sunkiss'd Mozart transformed Joaquin Turner Gallery into a living dialogue between music, art, and history. Curated by Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, Elizabeth Maconchy's Quartet No. 3 unfolded among masterpieces by Charles Rollo Peters, Percy Gray, Arthur Mathews, Charles Dickman, and William Keith, connecting California Tonalism, Carmel's historic art colony, and contemporary creative voices. A celebration of community, culture, and the enduring spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Experience the 2026 Carmel Art Festival through the eyes of painter Lilli Anne Price as artists transform Carmel-by-the-Sea into a living canvas. From windswept cypress trees and crashing Pacific waves to plein air painting in Devendorf Park, this immersive editorial captures the beauty, history, and artistic spirit of one of California’s most celebrated art festivals. Discover events, live music, workshops, and Carmel’s enduring creative legacy.

Hidden within Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Biason Alley, Bee Bark & Moss unfolds as a world of heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet beauty. Through reclaimed Big Sur wood, rare Yohji Yamamoto garments, Japanese textiles, tea, and handmade objects gathered across generations, owners Philip Rodrigue and Minori Shironishi have created more than a shop, they have created an atmosphere. A sensory journey into artistry, memory, and the enduring power of thoughtful design.

A soft breeze billows in from the northwest, brushing against the edge of morning. The clouds hang low, heavy with quiet intention, obscuring the distant coastline. It is that suspended hour when the day has begun but has not yet declared itself. Light arrives slowly. Not in beams, but in a diffusion. A pale gold slipping through layers of blue. Six figures gather in silence. They are arranged as if by instinct rather than design, each turned toward the east, toward an unseen

The evening mist threaded itself through the silhouettes of cypress, softening their edges until they felt less like trees and more like sentinels keeping quiet watch. The air carried salt and something older, something earthen, as if the dunes themselves had exhaled. The path beneath me was uneven, dusted with sand that seemed to migrate inland by instinct rather than wind. Each step felt guided, not directed, as though the landscape had quietly decided I would arrive exactl

In this intimate conversation, Nicole Cromwell reflects on her journey from critical care nurse to artist, revealing how years at the bedside shaped her deeply calming visual language. Set within her Su Vecino Courtyard gallery, she shares how color, texture, and her interactive journals offer pathways for reflection, healing, and emotional grounding.

T he afternoon sun spilled across the stone walls, catching on succulents, ice plant, and the textured bark of cypress trees surrounding the historic Quock Mui House. Light moved like a slow tide across the courtyard, revealing and concealing in equal measure. A gentle breeze carried salt air through the space as guests shuffled in, crossing an invisible line between the outside world and something more contemplative within. The house itself holds a layered past. Built in the

T he morning began the way Carmel prefers to introduce itself, gently, with a hush of wind and a shimmer of light that feels almost intentional. A soft breeze ruffled the leaves overhead, scattering shadows across the sidewalk like fleeting brushstrokes. Beneath them, a row of pastel sidecars gleamed in intermittent sunlight, their lacquered surfaces catching flashes of gold between branches. These particular sidecars, in hues of mint green, aqua blue, blush pink, and a vibra

In a hidden corner of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Tracie Zelei-Rossi transforms a quiet courtyard into Lucky Heart Cottage Court, a garden rooted in friendship, memory, and intention. What began as a shared vision becomes a living space of beauty and connection, where florals, form, and feeling come together to create something both deeply personal and quietly unforgettable.